6.+Conclusion

= **Conclusion** = As we have learned from Creative Commons for Dummies, CC allows individuals to share, remix, and reuse legally; the movement is predicated on the philosophy that individuals acting collectivity will generate a better outcome than those working in isolation. As such, permissions facilitate building on existing information, crediting the original author but at the same time welcoming and acknowledging supplemental editing. As Creative Commons is collective in nature, original development is essential - the movement itself depends on building what has been done previously as opposed to simply re-circulating material that has been opened up under a Creative Commons License. Building upon existing material is essential to growing the movement and the philisophical basis for Creative Commons.

In closing, we would like to thank you for reviewing our Creative Commons Wiki. We have enjoyed developing it and connecting with people of like minds. We hope Creative Commons for Dummies has helped you on your quest for creative learning and further authentic authoring in whatever creative medium you claim as your own.

Good luck, and may the force be with you!

Gabrielle, Michelle, Zuzana and Graham. 3103 Instructional Media students at Vancouver Community College (VCC)